Teresa Coleman, 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2026.

She was born Zdzislawa Teresa Zdobylak on August 3, 1940, in Lwów, Poland, the daughter of Jan and Stanislawy Herman Zdobylak. In 1952, Teresa immigrated to the United States with her family, arriving through Ellis Island as a young girl. She remained deeply proud of her Polish heritage throughout her life, cherishing the traditions and values that shaped her early years. Teresa attended St. Francis of Assisi School in Louisville, where she formed friendships and memories that stayed with her always.

A devoted Catholic, Teresa took great pride in caring for her home and family. She also worked as a jewelry consultant at several retail establishments, where she enjoyed helping others find pieces to celebrate life's special moments.

In addition to her parents, Teresa was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas B. Coleman III; her son, Thomas B. Coleman IV; her sister, Helena Hughes; her brother, Theodore H. Zdobylak; and her daughter-in-law, Chrissy Coleman.

She is survived by her sons, Brian (Paula) and Victor Coleman; her grandchildren, Samantha Johnson (Paul), Greg (Rachel), Bentley, Camry, Catera, Sara, Solara, Sienna Critchelow (Mason), Autumn, and David Coleman; her great-grandchildren, Ava Johnson, Lyla, Avery and Tyler Coleman, Waylon and Winston Critchelow, and another expected soon; and her sisters, Zita Coffey and Roma Badgett.

Visitation will be held from 2:00–6:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Fern Creek Funeral Home, 5406 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40291.

A private burial service will be held by the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Teresa's memory to a charity of the donor's choice.

Wieczny odpoczynek racz jej dać, Panie.
(Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord.)